1. The quality of batteries (see chart below);
2. The amount of time your unit is turned on;
3. The number of rodents killed.

What does the red light on the RatZapper mean?

There are two uses for the light on the top of the unit.

1. Battery check- every time you turn the RatZapper on, the light will blink on then off to let you know the batteries are good. If the light starts to dim you should replace the batteries with fresh batteries. (See Recommended Batteries chart above.)
2. Rodent Check- The light will repeatedly blink when the RatZapper needs to be emptied. Just hold the RatZapper over an appropriate receptacle, tilt it, and let the rodent slide out.
3. To reset the RatZap- Turn it OFF, then re-bait and place the unit on a flat surface where you suspect rodents exist. Then, turn the RatZapper ON again.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
The RatZapper
1st Remove batteries

If dust, dirt or other contaminants accumulate in the RatZapper, you may need to do some cleaning. You will usually know if cleaning is needed because the RatZapper may buzz or the light will blink repeatedly when you turn it on. Remove batteries before cleaning for safety.

1. We recommend that you use an inexpensive thin aluminum pan approximately 2 inches deep and large enough, in width and length, to accommodate the unit.
2. Fill the pan with approximately 1 inch of warm/hot water, with ample amount of dish detergent. Set the RatZapper in the pan and let it soak for approximately 1 hour (to loosen debris.)
3. Using a soft bristle or bottle brush commonly found in the cookware section of you local supermarket, gently brush the bottom of your RatZapper.
4. To rinse, carefully allow a gentle stream of fresh water to flow over the cleaned bottom surface of the RatZapper. Do not spray the unit out or allow moisture to intrude into the electronics that are housed at the top of the unit, as this may cause the electronics to short out and impair the performance.
5. After cleaning the bottom of the RatZapper thoroughly, stand the unit on end (with open end on bottom) to accelerate the drying process. When the RatZapper is completely dry, put it back into service.

Can It Be Used Outdoors?

Yes it can. However if the moisture intrudes into your RatZapper it can damage the electronics or “trip” the circuit so that you will not be successful in eradicating the intended rodents.

The best thing to do, if you must put it outside, is place the Ratzapper in a bucket or pail that is placed on its side.  Just be careful, because depending on how the rain falls, it might still get into the open end of the pail and could cause trouble for your RatZapper.

Otherwise we have the RatNest that allows you to place it outside without any fear of the weather.

To see the RatNest or our other Ratzapper Accessories, 



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